Introduction

The usual is fine… No, it’s NOT!

Life demands variety. Without it, it’s dull, dreary and sometimes downright dismal.

The same goes for wine. There is so much wine variety out there that never passes over the lips of all but the highly reclusive members of the Esteemed Order of Speculative Degustators. These secretive folks relish Riesling, savour Sylvaner, ponder Pinot Gris and loose Zs over Zinfandel. Above all, they have fun with wine!

You too can move beyond the usual – and avoid the Order’s initiation ceremony! Join Vino Obscura on our journey ‘beyond the usual’ in the Cape Winelands.

Marvellous Meunier

Graham Beck’s Pinot Meunier MCC 2022 is practically as rare as hens’ teeth. I say practically, as hens don’t actually have teeth and this...

Cederberg Charmer

I’m grey enough to remember when German varietals were much more prevalent in our wine industry than they are now. Ironically, our cooler wine...

Barbera Beaut

I love it when my reading matter has a good opening line. It sets the tone, but it also sets the bar. The trio...

Nice Nero!

Few people would describe Roman Emperor Nero as nice; he was blood-thirsty and probably started the Great Fire of Rome to make way for his golden palace… Fortunately, Nero d’Avola is not named after him, as wine marketers would have had to overcome some seriously negative name recognition…

Ciao Bella!

I made Vermentino’s acquaintance purely by chance and, boy, am I glad our paths crossed! Friends had invited me to lunch at Baccō Wine Estate,...

Hello Cinsault!

The folks at Wildeberg don’t mind keeping unusual company. Indeed, they celebrate it with a special range of wines. I’ve previously dipped into their...

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